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Inspired by a Canadian gem.
This month I had a Canadian composer visit my students and the students of a colleague. Tyler Seidenberg was born in Oakville and while in highschool began a compositional journey that culminated in a series of solos/duets for piano. His work is both interesting and challenging for the growing musician. I often hear “sweet” from students during an intro to…
Musical roots
Music has so much to offer. It can entertain us but it can also challenge our intellect, stretch our creativity and soothe our emotions. This summer I am discovering that it can also bring you closer to your roots. My hometown is being highlighted in an outdoor theatrical production this summer. The St. Joseph historical…
“Play” your music every day!
Want to be a great musician? “Play” music every day! Between baseball, soccer, art class, dance class, doctor appointments, school work, laundry and dishes, shopping, visiting family and all the other goings on of the busy families of today…when are we supposed to fit practicing in? Ideally students need to be spending time every day working on…
It’s all in the fine print(ing).
I noticed an interesting thing last week in my Sunshine I classes. (Sunshine I students are 3 and 4 yr old beginners) Many children are printing their letters with confidence, where in some cases, before our first music class together, they had never printed before! In four months, these children have learned their letters from A…
The Long and the Short of it.
Rhythm is a pretty important component of music. Without it, music would be pretty boring. For anyone out there who is not sure what rhythm is, sing any song…tap “the way the words go” on your knee…this is the rhythm. For many young musicians, rhythm is the trickiest part of a piece to master since…
Make it a musical summer
The weather is getting warmer (well hotter actually!) and exams are fast approaching. Classes at The Music Box are beginning to wind down. By the end of June all keyboard classes will be finished for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the music books and pianos should become dust collectors for the next 8 weeks…